You NEED to replace the studs! Once they are over torqued like this the "stretch" in the metal of the stud may be fatigued away. This stretch is what keeps the nut tight against the wheel through the vibration that would normally loosen it. Statistically, most wheels that fall off were due to overtightening not undertightening of the lug nuts. The fact that you can't remove this nut probably means the metals have galled together--even more reason to replace the studs!! I get to rub elbows with some of the best skills instructors on this planet because we work on stuff that leaves it--this info is from our torque & safety wire instructor... FL Kev
--- Brandon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rick Davids wrote: > > > > > adventure began. The cap is a flat topped aluminum > piece with a big slot in.... > > > Whaaa? My oil cap is a plastic piece that twists off > by hand. It's black > and has a 'tab' on > it for gripping with the fingers. My buddies '94 is > the same way. Do you > think that your > "friends" may have replaced it? Lost the original? > Sounds strange. > > > > Anyway, any suggestions on that last nut? > > Drive it over to a shop with professional air tools > and let them get the > nuts off. (Now, > now, SA's..) After they loosen up 'em up, use your > own tools right there > and tighten them > back up. Ride home and complete your repairs. I've > done this before, > though not with the > bike. Shops have greater air pressure and industrial > type tools, so flip > em a tip if they > don't charge you, it's always been worth it to me. > > Good luck. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
